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Muschert, G. (2019). Afterward: The Columbine Effect on culture, policy, and me. Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice, 35(3), 357-372. doi:10.1177/1043986219840238
This research was chosen as it reviews more the twenty (20) years of policy, procedures, and recommendations for critical incident response within PK-12 school systems. This analysis includes cultural and social issues that contribute to significant incidents as well policies that may increase the possibility of experiencing a critical incident. Researchers examine policies that help to increase awareness of youths and school violence with a focus on factors that could lead to such behavior.

Johnson, S. (2018). Discussion of change needed following the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, a brief response. Journal of Forensic Sciences & Criminal Investigation, 7(5), 1-4. doi:10.19080/JFSCI.2018.07.555725
This resource was included to underscore the difficulties that can be faced when working through complex incidents. The researchers of this article thoroughly review the sequence of events leading to the mass shooting, furthermore, provide warning signs that are indicative of any youth that may show warning signs of violence. This resource provided a background to the sequential failures that led to the incident, moreover potential mitigation issues to prevent them from occurring in the future.